Manufacturing Process Engineer

JAGUAR LAND ROVER; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive innovation in electric vehicle production. You will collaborate with various teams, ensuring quality and efficient production processes. The ideal candidate will possess experience in process engineering and quality control, with knowledge of relevant tools like PFMEA and SAP. This role offers a variety of benefits, including competitive compensation and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase

52-week maternity leave

Competitive pension

Performance-related bonus

Employee learning scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in quality process control with tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Audits.
• Knowledge and experience of assembly protocols.
• Awareness of Process Authoring Tools (GSPAS).
• Understanding of inline testing and audit requirements.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of personal output.
• Personal technical development to address varying skill levels.
• Ownership of tasks related to Operations and Engineering departments.
• Improve current facilities for safety and quality objectives.
• Support projects from early concepts through launch.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Quality process control tools

Analysis and interpretation of data output

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management experience

Tools

SAP

Digital-buck

CATIA V5 or V6

Job description

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting‑edge technology, and problem‑solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high‑quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

Be at the forefront of innovation within our Current Manufacturing Engineering (CME) team, as a Manufacturing Process Engineer. The team is expanding support future powertrain production facilities for the development of JLR’s electrification range of vehicles.

You will be a key part of the process team working closely with Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) departments ensuring robust and quality equipment handover of new facilities and with Manufacturing Operations teams supporting current production.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Responsible for quality and accuracy of personal output
• Personal technical development to address the challenge of varying skill levels where appropriate
• Ownership of all tasks related to our Operations, Engineering (Product Development) and PTME departments
• Personal administrative tasks, end‑of‑year reviews and workload forecasts
• Use knowledge to improve current facilities to deliver safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Process engineering experience within current manufacturing arena – including experience in quality process control with tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits and YS/YC cascade
• Good knowledge, experience and understanding of assembly protocols with an ability to analyse and interpret data output from quality tools such as Engineering Workstation and SAP
• Awareness of Process Authoring Tools (GSPAS), simulation and virtual toolsets i.e. Digital‑buck and CATIA V5 or V6
• Experience and understanding of both inline testing and audit requirements
• Previous experience in managing projects – including purchasing new equipment and modifying existing tooling
• Ability to work within cross‑functional teams and flexibility to support projects from early concepts through launch into current production

THE BENEFITS

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning.
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you’re interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.